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A Painful Lesson in SymbiosisOh no… Wedding photographers, brace yourselves for this one. He hovers over your shoulder, he criticizes your positioning, he disrupts your focus and workflow. That's right, this week; Mariah is (quite literally) taking on the dreaded camera three.

Get Your Images Ready!Entries for this year's International Photographic Competition will be accepted May 26 - June 26 and the judging will take place August 3-7 at Gwinnett Tech in Lawrenceville, GA.

Be More In-the-Know

Walmart Files Suit Against Photographer's WidowYeah, that Walmart. We haven't seen a case of copyright infringement bullying like this since… nope this one is a first! Read more on how the world's largest retailer is trying to push around a small Arkansas studio.

Copyright Update from Capitol Hill 5.20.14Here are some updates from PPA CEO David Trust's latest visit to Washington, including an explanation of the newly formed PLUS Coalition and our comments (in full) from March’s Orphan Works Roundtable.

Be More Profitable

Helpful Tips to Increase Your Profitability from PPA BusinessTax season gives you a chance to give your finances a good, stern look. Did you like what you saw? Even in the most successful businesses, you can find ways to boost profitability. That's where Bridget Jackson's column comes in handy! Here are 8 helpful tips to increase your profit margins in a big way.

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Exclusive Deal from Professional Photographer MagazineAttention affiliate members! Have you considered subscribing to Professional Photographer magazine? Well now is the time, because the magazine is offering an exclusive deal just for you. Professional Photographer is slashing the price down to $17.95 for affiliate members (regularly $27.00). The offer* only lasts until May 31, so make sure you take advantage! Subscribe now at PPmag.com/1795.

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Be More Visible

Faces of PPA Campaign If you haven't submitted your Faces of PPA profile yet, now is the perfect time! Submissions are always open for this ongoing campaign that showcases the diversity within the PPA community. Get involved, have fun and show us who you are in your own creative way. That's all that matters! In the meantime, have a look at this handy Faces of PPA video and check out the gallery on Facebook.

Certification Preparation ClassPlanning to take the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) exam? Before you do, why not take this 3-day intensive class, covering all the topics on the exam? You'll gain a better technical knowledge of photography, which probably means a more peaceful sleep before the exam!

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